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Diospyros kaki
Japanese or Oriental Persimmon
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Gordon Courtright
Description
This medium-sized tree will grow 15-25' tall and has bright green summer leaves, sunset colored fall foliage, with white spring blooms, orange fruit that persists on deciduous winter branches. It will do best in full sun and moist soil.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.